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ffej · 09-07-2007, 08:19 PM

Does anyone out there have any experience with a revolver in .45acp?

I love the cartridge, and S&W has a couple of classic old school designs available.

What can you tell me about recoil and ballistics (any loss of fps in a revolver)?

It just seems like a cool addition to any collection.

Thanks.

kart racer · 09-07-2007, 09:13 PM

I've shot several in my quest to find one I like.I haven't found them quite as accurate as my 1911's or eaa's,but it could be I just don't shoot revolvers as well.

My favorite has been the the s&w jerry miculec version with some different grips.Don't know about about any velocity differences.The s/a triggers in all the revolvers I shot were nice.Recoil wise I didn't see a lot of differences.The recoil to me is much less than a 357.

Myk9noseknows · 09-07-2007, 09:30 PM

Taurus makes some cool ones, chedck out their web site:
http://www.taurususa.com/newsreviews...june03_000.cfm

Definitions on the .45 cartridge. It shouldn't be much different than a semi auto as long as the weight is comparable:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_ACP

I like the idea of the .45 revolver. This keeps my ammunition purchases to a minimum (along with a damn fine and powerful cartridge) NOw i just need a Tompston Machine Gun

maverick9614 · 09-07-2007, 09:38 PM

Another option is Cimmaron Arms. They make an SAA style with interchangeable cylinders to do .45 lc or ACP.

Hit up a local gunshow and you might find a modified .455 Webley, the break open wheel gun the brits used in WW2, that will accept .45 acp half moon clips. Pretty common and less than $100 in fair condition.

jeepinbanditrider · 09-07-2007, 10:06 PM

I've got a S&W Model 1918 and I love it. Accurate enough for combat (what it was designed for) and you never have to worry about jams.

**mvician** · 09-07-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

I've got a S&W Model 1918 and I love it. Accurate enough for combat (what it was designed for) and you never have to worry about jams.

Model 1917

I've got one also, barrel has been cut down to make it a 3" "belly gun"

medicstimpy · 09-07-2007, 11:44 PM

My Taurus Tracker 455 is a blast to shoot. Despite a couple of bad experiences from users at other forums, I haven't have any problems with mine. I know it's not a S&W but it also didn't have the S&W price tag plus I like the look of the vented barrel.

Only drawback is trying to unload the thing (and others including the S&W) if you don't use the stoopid moon clips. Take a wood dowel or a small cleaning rod with you. Too bad not enough people shoot 45 Auto-Rim and leave their brass behind or that problem would quickly go away.

**R Dub** · 09-08-2007, 12:50 AM

S&W PC 625. I can shoot 45 ACP & 45 GAP using moon clips, and 45 Auto Rim using speed loaders or hand loading. Recoil isn't bad at all.

Airedale · 09-08-2007, 03:44 AM

S&W makes or has made a bunch of them. I normally shoot revolver division in USPSA with a model 25-2 with 6 1/2" barrel.

They are great fun and accurate. Recoil is minimal. There is not a great velocity loss. I have no problem or worries when I carry a .45 ACP revolver.

One of the .45 ACP S&W wheelguns I have is the current production model 22. It's a great shooter.

Dave

Airedale · 09-08-2007, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvician

Model 1917

I've got one also, barrel has been cut down to make it a 3" "belly gun"

When you get bored with that old cut down 17, email me. We could do some trading!
Dave

09-07-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
ffej XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 197	.45acp Revolver? Does anyone out there have any experience with a revolver in .45acp? I love the cartridge, and S&W has a couple of classic old school designs available. What can you tell me about recoil and ballistics (any loss of fps in a revolver)? It just seems like a cool addition to any collection. Thanks. __________________ "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't Talk." Tuco

09-07-2007, 09:30 PM	#3
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,887	Taurus makes some cool ones, chedck out their web site: http://www.taurususa.com/newsreviews...june03_000.cfm Definitions on the .45 cartridge. It shouldn't be much different than a semi auto as long as the weight is comparable: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_ACP I like the idea of the .45 revolver. This keeps my ammunition purchases to a minimum (along with a damn fine and powerful cartridge) NOw i just need a Tompston Machine Gun __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

09-07-2007, 09:38 PM	#4
maverick9614 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 289	Another option is Cimmaron Arms. They make an SAA style with interchangeable cylinders to do .45 lc or ACP. Hit up a local gunshow and you might find a modified .455 Webley, the break open wheel gun the brits used in WW2, that will accept .45 acp half moon clips. Pretty common and less than $100 in fair condition. __________________ Powell To Bin Laden: "We'll be here long after your in hell." Thanks Beardman2 for this site:PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND HELP IF YOU CAN http://anysoldier.com

09-07-2007, 10:06 PM	#5
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I've got a S&W Model 1918 and I love it. Accurate enough for combat (what it was designed for) and you never have to worry about jams. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

09-07-2007, 11:44 PM	#7
medicstimpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebecistan in the land of anti's... the dictatorship of Canada Posts: 421	My Taurus Tracker 455 is a blast to shoot. Despite a couple of bad experiences from users at other forums, I haven't have any problems with mine. I know it's not a S&W but it also didn't have the S&W price tag plus I like the look of the vented barrel. Only drawback is trying to unload the thing (and others including the S&W) if you don't use the stoopid moon clips. Take a wood dowel or a small cleaning rod with you. Too bad not enough people shoot 45 Auto-Rim and leave their brass behind or that problem would quickly go away. __________________ Springfield Armory: 1911 Loaded SS (x2), XD9-TAC & XD45-TAC AR-15: Armalite .223, RockRiverArms 9mm Ruger: Mark III, 10/22 S&W: 686 Tokarev: 1942 Soviet TT33, 1958 Hungarian TT-58 Tokagypt, 1954 .22 Polish Sportowy Norchinko: M14S (x2) Yugo: M48 Mauser, M59/66 SKS Desert Chicken 44Magnum Levers: Win '94 1962 (unfired) & 1958 in 30-30 Taurus: 455 Tracker... 45ACP wheel gun... WAY KEWL If GUNS kill people then spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat

09-07-2007, 09:13 PM	#2
kart racer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 319	I've shot several in my quest to find one I like.I haven't found them quite as accurate as my 1911's or eaa's,but it could be I just don't shoot revolvers as well. My favorite has been the the s&w jerry miculec version with some different grips.Don't know about about any velocity differences.The s/a triggers in all the revolvers I shot were nice.Recoil wise I didn't see a lot of differences.The recoil to me is much less than a 357.

09-08-2007, 03:44 AM	#9
Airedale XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 108	S&W makes or has made a bunch of them. I normally shoot revolver division in USPSA with a model 25-2 with 6 1/2" barrel. They are great fun and accurate. Recoil is minimal. There is not a great velocity loss. I have no problem or worries when I carry a .45 ACP revolver. One of the .45 ACP S&W wheelguns I have is the current production model 22. It's a great shooter. Dave

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